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Consumer Electronics in Japan
August 2022
Consumer electronics in 2022: The big picture
Although lives are starting to return to normal in Japan, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet ended in the country. For example, the chaos in terms of semiconductor supplies was primarily driven by the pandemic, and is still leading players in computers to struggle in 2022.
2022 key trends
After managing to see retail volume growth in 2020 and 2021, sales of consumer electronics are set to decline in 2022. Nevertheless, the industry is seeing premiumisation, which can be seen, for example, in home audio and cinema and portable multimedia players.
Competitive landscape
Apple is expected to remain the outstanding leader in consumer electronics in 2022, remaining at a notable distance from its closest competitors Sony, Sharp and Panasonic, as it possesses a huge presence in the market. It is also set to expand its volume share.
Retailing developments
E-commerce is set to continue to gain share in terms of the distribution of consumer electronics in Japan in 2022, offering the convenience of home delivery, competitive prices, and a wider range of products and brands than many store-based retailers are able to carry. In some categories, including wearable electronics and headphones, e-commerce is set to account for over a quarter of volume sales in 2022, with the size of these products making them easy for shipping.
What next for consumer electronics?
Consumer electronics is expected to see a slow and steady volume decline in the forecast period. In part, this will be due to the falling population, but also there is a move to multifunctional products, with smartphones threatening the development of categories such as in-car navigation, imaging devices and portable media players.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Electronics industry in Japan with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
Computers and Peripherals
In-Car Entertainment
Home Audio and Cinema
Home Video
Imaging Devices
Mobile Phones
Portable Players
Wearable Electronics
If you're in the Consumer Electronics industry in Japan, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Consumer Electronics in Japan report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Consumer Electronics in Japan?
Which are the leading brands in Japan?
How are products distributed in Japan?
How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail landscape?
How has COVID-19 and accordant macroeconomic and retail disruption impacted consumer demand?
How are considerations such as urban development and the rise in single-person households driving sales growth?
Where is technology taking the market? Which products are pioneering growth? Which face obsolescence?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Electronics in Japan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer electronics in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
Computers and Peripherals in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
The backlash from unexpected demand in 2020 continues
Semiconductor supply and logistics difficulties also contribute to decline
Peripherals holds up better than computers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Windows 11 not a demand generator, but the end of extended support for Windows 10 could be
A Japanese brand or a Chinese brand?
Sustainability beginning to appeal to consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2017-2022Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2017-2022Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2017-2022Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2018-2022Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2019-2022Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2022-2027Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2022-2027Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2022-2027
In-Car Entertainment in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued sharp decline for in-car navigation
Drive recorders increase their presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
New concepts likely to emerge
Inflation inevitable within in-car entertainment
The impact of new entrants to the vehicle platform and finished vehicle
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2018-2022Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2019-2022Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Home Audio and Cinema in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Shrinking category as music is increasingly on the move
Premiumisation is the only way players can profit
Little impact from home seclusion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The desire for quality music could be an opportunity
The importance of store-based outlets
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2018-2022Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2019-2022Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2018-2022Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Home Video in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
A significant decline in 2021, followed by a slower fall in sales in 2022
Performance of video players weaker than that of televisions
Larger screens contribute to higher unit prices, thanks to the high ratio of 4K
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
LCD TVs set to decline, while OLED TVs will maintain growth
The presence and reason d’être of future televisions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2017-2022Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2018-2022Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2019-2022Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
Headphones in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Rapid rise of TWS earbuds
Hear-through demand emerging
Apple is the trendsetter, but Sony also remains strong
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
TWS earbuds to become “the” wireless headphone
Possessing multiple headphones for multiple usage scenarios
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 67 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 68 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 69 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2018-2022Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2019-2022Table 72 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 73 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 74 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 75 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 76 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Imaging Devices in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
2022 does not bring growth to digital cameras
The exit of a major traditional player from digital camcorders
YouTube and vlogging generate new demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The rise of Sony and the struggles of Nikon
Actioncams to be the main format in camcorders
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 78 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 79 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 80 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2018-2022Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2019-2022Table 83 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 84 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 85 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 86 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 87 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Mobile Phones in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Second brands from the three largest telecoms players
Can iPhone SE attract consumers who cannot afford regular iPhone series?
New rules on fees increase demand for more affordable models
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Used phones set to become more attractive
Not just telecommunications providers but ecosystem operators
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2019-2022Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2018-2022Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2022Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
Portable Players in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
The fall of portable media players leads to the end of the iPod
Wireless speakers continues its solid growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Digital audio players set to continue to premiumise
Despite the expectation of decline, e-readers will not lose its unique positioning
CATEGORY DATA
Table 101 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 102 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 103 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 104 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2018-2022Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2019-2022Table 107 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 108 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 109 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 110 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 111 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Wearable Electronics in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
COVID-19 drives the health management trend
Apple Watch leads wearable electronics with constant enhancements
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apple retains leadership in an increasingly fragmented competitive landscape
Google to enter the market with a new brand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 113 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 114 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 115 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022Table 118 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 119 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 120 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 121 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 122 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Consumer Electronics
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
Monitors
Printers
In-Car Navigation
In-Car Speakers
In-Dash Media Players
Audio Separates
Digital Media Player Docks
Hi-Fi Systems
Home Cinema and Speaker Systems
Speakers
Other Home Audio and Cinema
Analogue TVs
LCD TVs
OLED TVs
Plasma TVs
Other TVs
TV Combis
BD Players
DVD Players
Video Recorders
Mass Wireless Headbands
Premium Wireless Headbands
Mass Wireless Earphones
Premium Wireless Earphones
Mass TWS Earbuds
Premium TWS Earbuds
Digital Cameras
Digital Camcorders
Feature Phones
Smartphones
E-Readers
Portable Multimedia Players
Other Portable Media Players
Wireless Speakers
Activity Bands
Activity Watch (Analogue)
Activity Watch (Digital)
Smart Wearables
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics refers to the sales of Computers and Peripherals, In-Home Consumer Electronics, In-Car Entertainment and Portable Consumer Electronics to the end consumer.